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One-stage surgical treatment for Cantrell syndrome without repairing the left ventricular diverticulum: a case report
Yang Yang1, Zhaolei Jiang1, Fangbao Ding1
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery,Xinhua Hospital,School of Medicine,Shanghai Jiao Tong University,Shanghai,China.
Insights
Cantrell syndrome, a rare condition with multiple defects, typically has high mortality. This report details a successful one-stage surgical correction for a patient with Cantrell syndrome and a left ventricular diverticulum.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Background:
- Cantrell syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by a spectrum of defects involving the heart, pericardium, diaphragm, abdominal wall, and sternum.
- The complex nature of Cantrell syndrome often leads to high operative mortality rates, posing significant challenges in management.
Abstract:
Cantrell syndrome includes the defects of the heart, pericardium, diaphragm, abdominal wall, and sternum. The operative mortality is usually high. We report here a one-stage surgical correction in a case of Cantrell syndrome with left ventricular diverticulum.
